21st Annual Quiksilver/Kamaaina Nissan Big Island Pro-Am Surfing Trials
On Saturday, June 11th the 21st Annual Big Island Pro-Am Surfing Trials was held in perfect 4 - 8ft. surf at Honoli'i here in Hilo. A high surf advisory for the eastern shores was in effect and double overhead surf was happening all day providing for some spectular surfing.
Photo Credit: Skip Nalu Productions
Men's Open Winners in photo from left to right: Brad Young - 2nd place; Charles Lindsey - 1st place; Wayne Beauchan - 4th place; Richard Jaquias - 5th place (not pictured: Tahoe Seney - 3rd place and Nekowee Clearwater - 6th place).
The top 4 Men's Winners receive round trips to Oahu and entry into the Xcel Pro at Sunset Beach in October.
Photo Credit: Skip Nalu Productions
Women's Open Winners in photo from left to right: Felicia Frazier-Harms - 2nd place; Mahealani Hauanio - 3rd place; Alyson Randrup - 5th place; Chaz Solomon - 4th place; Leilani Gryde- 1st place; Gia Fontany- 6th place.
The top 2 Women Winners receive round trips to Oahu and entry into a Pro contest of their choice.
Photo Credit: Skip Nalu Productions
Longboard Open Winners in photo from left to right: Mike Moore - 6th place; Teddy Pabingwit - 5th place; Sodie Kabalis - 4th place; Grant Tiogancgo - 3rd place; Charles Kaili - 1st place; Rick Sowers- 2nd place.
The top 2 Longboard Winners receive round trips to Oahu and entry into a contest of their choice.
Photo Credit: Skip Nalu Productions
Bodyboard Open Winners in photo from left to right: Senior Judge Eddie Pieper; David Alipio - 5th place; Shawn Fuiava - 4th place; Micah Salazar - 3rd place; Waylon Salazar - 1st place; Hoku Aki - 2nd place (not pictured: Jon Villena - 6th place).
The top 2 Bodyboarders receive round trips to Oahu and entry into the Pipeline Bodyboard Trials this upcoming winter.
Photo Credits: Mick Ward
